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State House rogues: Farouk Kibet and Itumbi calling shots in Ruto government

By The Standard January 05, 2026

Source: The Standard

State House rogues: Farouk Kibet and Itumbi calling shots in Ruto government

In the hallowed corridors of the State House lurk the powerful but shadowy figures who wield immense power in President William Ruto's administration.So powerful are President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet and Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi that former Deputy President RigathiGachagua believesthat they run State House.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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So powerful are President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet and Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi that former Deputy President RigathiGachagua believesthat they run State House.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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